
Senior Specialist Tax
Role description
From the employer**This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.**
The Tax Specialist supports the State and Local Tax Audit Management function by assisting audit managers with state and local transaction tax audits. This entry-level role is responsible for gathering, organizing, and analyzing data requested by auditors; supporting tax research related to audit findings; and developing a working understanding of transaction tax processes, including research and planning, compliance, exemptions, taxability, and billing systems.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist audit managers throughout the state and local tax audit process, including data collection, analysis, documentation, and response preparation.
- Gather, organize, and analyze data needed to support auditor requests and audit findings.
- Research state and local tax laws and regulations, with guidance, to help evaluate audit positions and support responses.
- Develop working knowledge of transaction tax processes, including research and planning, compliance, exemptions, taxability, and billing systems.
- Prepare clear and accurate audit documentation, schedules, summaries, and related materials.
- Communicate professionally with auditors and internal business partners to support an efficient and well-documented audit process.
- Apply judgment within established practices, policies, and procedures when reviewing data, selecting methods, and evaluating audit support.
**Qualifications / Experience**
- Entry-level role; prior experience in tax, audit, accounting, or data analysis is helpful but not required.
- Ability to learn state and local transaction tax concepts, audit processes, and related systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with audit managers, internal teams, and auditors.
**Skills / Competencies**
- Data gathering and analysis
- Tax research and documentation
- Attention to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn tax laws, regulations, and transaction tax processes
- Sound judgment within established policies and procedures
**Supervisory Responsibilities**
None.
**Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 2+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.
Our Sr Specialist Audit jobs earn between $87,200.00 - $130,800.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
**Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:**
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Time Type:**
Regular
**Location:**
Dallas, Texas
**Salary Range:**
$87,200.00 - $130,800.00
It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.